| HT | WT | DOB | POS | SHOOTS | OHL DRAFT | NHLCS | COUNTRY |
| 6’ | 188 | 11-29-04 | D | R | 69th 2020 | 33rd N A | USA |
| SEASON | LEAGUE | TEAM | GP | G | A | PTS |
| 2021-2022 | USDP | USNT U018 | 55 | 2 | 18 | 20 |
| 2021-2022 | USHL | USNTDP | 25 | 0 | 9 | 9 |
| 2021-2022 | WJC-U18 | Team USA | 5 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 2022-2023 | OHL | Kitchener Rangers | 58 | 5 | 44 | 49 |
The thing that impresses me about Kitchener Rangers Defenceman Hunter Brzustewicz is that no matter the situation, he always appears to be calm out there even under pressure. In the defensive zone, he makes quick accurate passes to transition into offence. He’s not really one to take it up the ice himself but he has that escape ability in him.
His skating technique is very good as his mobility. His east-west movement is excellent. His edgework is excellent. If there is one thing, I hoped he would add its more speed. At 6’ he could be a little quicker.
Brzustewicz is a highly intelligent player who process what’s happening quickly. His lateral movement is so good that at the offensive blueline he moves to open up lanes and then fines his teammates for perfect tape-to-tape passes.
Defensively, he can keep gaps tight. I know I am repeating myself, but his lateral movement enables him to force players to the outside. However, he can be overwhelmed in the physicality department and he’s going to have to put some work in to get stronger and to deal with that aspect of the game.
At this point, I should have a good idea on where I would rank him, but I don’t – it will likely be in the 10-20 range among OHL players. There is a lot to like about his game and there seems to be some potential there. I’m hoping he has a good showing in the playoffs where he will face even more pressure.
OHL Writers 